After lurrking around this thread for several months, you guys have inspired me to get a CMP Hellcat too. After a 25 year career in Naval Aviation, I have a bit of a bias toward Navy warbirds (although I do have a P-47).

My Cat is on its way from GlowRC and should be here later this week. I have also ordered the great looking canopy, cowl, and dummy radial from Luke. Now all I need is a set of retracts, an engine, and free time to build.

By the way, I found this print of a Hellcat with side number 83. I'm not sure this is the model for the CMP paint scheme, but its similar. ( http://www.aviationarthangar.com/f6fhellcat.html )
Thanks to all for the great ideas and tips. Keep 'em coming!

John